Can a veterinarian issue a CVI if they last examined the goat outside the 10-day requirement?

A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) is a crucial document in the trade of livestock, ensuring that animals meet health standards before they are transported. The issuance of a CVI is strictly regulated, typically requiring that the veterinarian has examined the animal within a specific timeframe, which is often set at 10 days prior to the certificate's issuance.

The regulation is in place to ensure that the health status documented in the CVI reflects the most current understanding of the animal's health. If a veterinarian last examined the goat outside this 10-day window, the animal's health condition could have changed significantly, posing potential risks to other animals and human health. Thus, veterinarians are not permitted to issue a CVI in this situation as it compromises the integrity and reliability of the certificate.

The option mentioning the possibility of a temporary certificate or documentation would not suffice in this case, as it does not replace the necessity of a timely examination. Therefore, the requirement of having a recent examination is critical to public health practices surrounding livestock inspection and transport.